the josé bonifácio cultural center is located in rio's gamboa neighborhood.

the building that now hosts the cultural center was constructed in 1877 and built on a slave burial ground.

the center is surrounded by a halo of mystery; many members from the community have reported hearing the voices of the disturbed souls and the footsteps of invisible people.

established in 1986, the centro cultural josé bonifácio is also known as zéboni. various concerts and celebrations like 'saints cosmas' and 'damian', take place at this venue.